Historic Donnelly House

John P. Donnelly came to Mount Dora in 1879 from Pittsburgh, PA. He married Annie McDonald Stone in 1881 and built this Queen Anne style house in 1893 as a gift to her. He was among the founders of the local yacht club, and served as the city´s first mayor in 1910. The Donnelly House, now owned by Mount Dora Lodge #238, F&AM, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 1975.

New Year’s Eve celebration with live entertainment and a train ride to Mount Dora to see the fireworks at midnight. New Year’s Bash begins at 9:00 PM in The Royal Palm Train Depot located at 2700 W. Old Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL. Train ride to Mount Dora departs at…

Join us every 2nd Friday of the month starting October 12th for ART, MUSIC, & MORE! Art and music exhibitors will line Royellou Lane, in the heart of downtown Mount Dora, showcasing their original art, handmade goods and acoustic sounds. Downtown galleries will have extended hours and will be open…